110th Police Precinct – Elmhurst NY
The WPA built a new station house for the NYPD’s 110th precinct in Elmhurst. The project, built for $100,000, is still in use.
78th Street Improvements – Elmhurst NY
The federal Work Projects Administration undertook a large road repair project starting in 1935 in the borough of Queens. The streets, many of which in New York City were still unpaved, were repaired; particular emphasis was placed on fixing washout-damaged stretches… read more
Elmhurst Branch Library Alterations (demolished) – Elmhurst NY
A federal WPA-sponsored set of alterations, repairs, and general improvements was undertaken at the old Elmhurst branch library in Elmhurst, New York during the 1930s. The building was demolished in 2012.
IND Subway Queens Branch Extension – Queens NY
The Queens Branch of New York City’s Independent Subway (IND) was extended during the 1930s with the aid of federal Public Works Administration (PWA) funds. The IND line completed in 1933 only went as far as Jackson Heights’ Roosevelt Street station. On December… read more
IND Subway Queens Branch: Elmhurst Avenue Station – Elmhurst NY
The Queens Branch of New York City’s Independent Subway (IND) was extended during the 1930s with the aid of federal Public Works Administration (PWA) funds. On December 31, 1936, eight new IND subway stations opened in Queens, extending the subway… read more
IND Subway Queens Branch: Grand Avenue Station – Elmhurst NY
The Queens Branch of New York City’s Independent Subway (IND) was extended during the 1930s with the aid of federal Public Works Administration (PWA) funds. On December 31, 1936, eight new IND subway stations opened in Queens, extending the subway… read more
IND Subway Queens Branch: Woodhaven Boulevard Station – Elmhurst NY
The Queens Branch of New York City’s Independent Subway (IND) was extended during the 1930s with the aid of federal Public Works Administration (PWA) funds. On December 31, 1936, eight new IND subway stations opened in Queens, extending the subway… read more
Newtown Playground – Elmhurst NY
NYC Parks describes the origins of this playground in Queens: “This public space was acquired by the City of New York by consolidation on January 1, 1898, and transferred to the Department of Parks in 1917. It was not developed… read more
